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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 668.62 and 185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 668.62 and 185.79 is: 278.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 668.62 = 185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/668.62 = 185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 668.62 × 185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 124,222.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,222.91/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.78

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